Crocheted Hair Bows (Tutorial)

Ever get an idea in your head and you just have to make it happen? That was these hair bows. I’m sure it’s been done before, I mean really, it’s a crocheted hair bow, but I wanted to make some! And, I wanted to share you how I did it and put some up in the shop for those who can’t or don’t want to make them but want some. Let’s look at some pretty pictures first

Now that you have had to endure all those pictures, it’s time for the tutorial! This isn’t specific, just a basic how to. You can make them however big or little you like.

3. Then turn and create the next row on top with sc stitches. Make as many rows as you like.

4. Once you are done with the last row, start to sc around the whole rectangle, except for the top row you just did. This cleans up the edges. I also try to crochet over the beginning strand of yarn that is left.5. Then take your yarn needle and thread in the end(s). Make sure the ends are coming out of the back of the rectangle as you will then cut them and dab a little bit of fabric glue over them.

6. Create the middle piece the same way as in steps 1-2. Make it long enough to go around the rectangle to glue. Then tie the ends together and trim excess yarn.

7. Dab a dot of glue from your hot glue gun on the middle front large rectangle.

8. Quickly place the middle piece on it, making sure the middle is on the glue.9. Then turn over and do a dab of hot glue on the middle back and quickly pull over the front piece and hold in place until dry.10. Repeat for the other side, but this side will lie on top of the other end of the middle piece.

And there’s your bow. So nice and cute.

If you like, you can glue on a hair clip or whatever.

One is perfect to hold side hair back.

Or add two onto ponytails!

You can find these available in the shop. I will be posting all of them throughout the next two weeks.

As for how many to chain, I usually did 9. But the size of yarn and hook will determine how long that really makes them. The longer you make it the bigger it will be the the shorter it is the smaller it will be. I suggest playing around with it a bit until it is a size you like.

You are so talented! I love these little bows! They are so precious! I’d love to learn how to crochet. You can make the prettiest things with it. I did learn to knit but I had to have someone there showing me how.

I really like to crochet and I haven’t for a while. I will have to try this! I love the pictures by the way. You are so creative with presentation. The black background adds a professional quality and brings out the colors in the picture so nicely. Well done.

oh my goodness…these are the cutest! I am so glad they are in your shop…I will be buying some of these for my girls in the next week or 2. I just found your blog tonight via 30 days. I love it & I am your newest follower! Can’t wait to read more!

“Can you share what brand you used?”I used scraps, so it’s all kinds of brands! Most are from Lionbrand and Lily Sugar and Cream. You can really use anything. You could even cut really thin strips from t-shirts and crochet that into bows!

I just wanted to thank you for this post/tutorial. I made a baby headband using your general technique of making a rectangle and another rectangle to pinch it into a bow. I made it out of fabric since I am helpless with a crochet hook, but your post was the inspiration. It turned out really cute. I forgot to take a photo of it… Anyway, thanks!

These are super cute! I started a blog to keep track of the crochet patterns I find on web. So many creative bloggers out there! I hope you don’t mind I linked to one of your photos with a short description and a link back to your site for the pattern. Thank you for sharing! These would be great gifts for some of the little girls in my life. http://www.tangledhappy.blogspot.com

I am so excited to find your pattern for these bows; I have two great granddaughters (one is just two weeks old) the other one is four & one half. I have been crocheting for them almost constantly so I will be doing these also! Thanks they are so cute!

Thank you Yes I can. In steps 7-10 you are gluing on the middle piece. At step ten is the part where you glue down other end of the middle piece. Right in the middle of the back of the rectangle. I usually end up overlapping the two ends. I hope that helps

Thank you As for the yarn, I used all kinds from my stash for these bows. I buy yarns from stores like Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. My favorite to use for these bows is the Lily Sugar n’ Cream brand (the yellow I’m using in the tutorial is that kind). For abbreviations, sc is single crochet and ch is chain. If you even see an abbreviation you are not sure of, just do an internet search like “sc crochet abbreviation” and you will find a quick answer. Also note, that different countries do use different abbreviations. I used American crochet terms for this tutorial.

You might want to try a smaller size hook and make sure your tension (how tight you crochet it) is tight enough. I have been making these ever since I did this tutorial and I have gotten it down really well, so it’s like many things. The more you do it, the “better” it gets. I have found that I like the look of this bow with the Lily Sugar n’ Cream yarn the best. Let me know if a smaller hook helps

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